Justin Lecerf

Justin Lecerf was a captain of the French Navy during the Seven Years' War.

Biography
Justin Lecerf was the captain of the French brig Topaz, which saw action in the early stages of the Seven Years' War. In June 1754, Lecerf's ship Topaz and accompanying schooner Nymphe came under attack from a British frigate, a gunboat, and two accompanying warships off the coast of Lewisporte on the island of Newfoundland. Nymphe was destroyed, but Shay Cormac's HMS Morrigan came to the rescue and destroyed the British ships. Lecerf gave Shay 1,000 pounds and 5 crew members to assist him in gratitude for saving his ship.